Essential Question: To what extent should our membership to a particular group shape how we interact with other members of society?
Lesson 1
Colors was a name of a film done in the mid-80s about the on-going struggle between two enoromous street gangs, the Bloods and the Crips. Their use of the colors is so powerful that to be found in a rival's neighborhood sporting the enemy's colors on your clothing could end in death. This "color distinction" permeates a lot of gangs throughout North America. Even in cities in Canada the color distinction can become an issue amongst street gangs.
The street gang is a powerful social group in many socities. This chapter will start with a brief introduction into the history of society and how it has changed, and the groups that make up the larger social matrix.
To begin, please view an exerpt from the film featuring its theme song done by Ice-T.
Announcement: Quiz on Chapter 6 - Thursday, March 19 for Block F - Friday, March 20 for Block B.
Homework due March 19 for Block F & March 20 for Block B:
In this class and possibly part of the next we will be experimenting with groups. We will conduct physical fitness tests as individuals, and then as group members. In essence, we will form a gang.
Here are your gangs or groups
Assignment for class:
Essential Question: To what extent should our membership to a particular group shape how we interact with other members of society?
Lesson 1Colors was a name of a film done in the mid-80s about the on-going struggle between two enoromous street gangs, the Bloods and the Crips. Their use of the colors is so powerful that to be found in a rival's neighborhood sporting the enemy's colors on your clothing could end in death. This "color distinction" permeates a lot of gangs throughout North America. Even in cities in Canada the color distinction can become an issue amongst street gangs.
The street gang is a powerful social group in many socities. This chapter will start with a brief introduction into the history of society and how it has changed, and the groups that make up the larger social matrix.
To begin, please view an exerpt from the film featuring its theme song done by Ice-T.
Lyrics to the above song featured in the film:
Worksheet to be completed for your next class (Monday or Tuesday) for the week of March 16-20:
Powerpoint for this section:
Lesson Two: Groups
Announcement: Quiz on Chapter 6 - Thursday, March 19 for Block F - Friday, March 20 for Block B.
Homework due March 19 for Block F & March 20 for Block B:
In this class and possibly part of the next we will be experimenting with groups. We will conduct physical fitness tests as individuals, and then as group members. In essence, we will form a gang.
Here are your gangs or groups
Assignment for class:
Block F